The Founder

Michael Kolk β€” designer, maker, and founder of van Kolk.

Guided by curiosity for materials and form, Michael explores how sustainable technology can serve emotion, texture, and light. What began as an experiment with 3D printing became a vision: to create objects that feel both futuristic and human.

Each piece printed by van Kolk carries a fragment of that intention β€” crafted slowly, responsibly, and with meaning.

About van Kolk

van Kolk is a curated atelier for modern 3D-printed design.
We collaborate with independent creators and reinterpret their models through our sustainable materials and finishes. Each object is printed on demand and can be personalized β€” making every piece a reflection of its owner.

  • Design with Intention

    At van Kolk, every creation begins with intention.

    We carefully select and reinterpret digital designs, giving them new life through sustainable materials and thoughtful craftsmanship.

    Each piece is printed only when it’s truly desired β€” an approach that lets us slow down, avoid excess, and give every object a purpose of its own.

    Technology becomes our tool for conscious creation, working in harmony with the hands and minds behind each design.

  • Responsible Craftsmanship

    Each object is 3D-printed to order in our European atelier using renewable, bio-infused materials.

    Printing layer by layer allows us to minimize resources while ensuring exceptional strength and longevity.

    Every surface, polish, and finish is handled with care β€” a dialogue between human intuition and digital precision.

    We work closely with independent designers to honor their vision while giving each model a new material identity.

    For us, sustainability is not an addition β€” it’s the natural language of design.

Natural Infusions

Coffee Β· Wheat Β· Beer Grain

We give new life to organic by-products such as coffee, wheat, and beer grain β€” transforming them into warm, textured filaments.

Each material tells its own story: coffee for depth, wheat for softness, and beer for rustic charm.

Together they embody the beauty of imperfection and the warmth of natural design.

Marine & Luminous Composites

Oyster & Saint-Jacques Shells Β· Translucent & Matte Blends

Our marine and light-inspired materials explore subtle reflection and diffusion.

Recycled shells bring a gentle mineral sheen and tactile texture, while translucent blends soften light into a calm, ambient glow.

These materials celebrate contrast β€” where ocean minerals meet luminous serenity.

Core Foundations

PLA Β· PETG

All of our creations are printed on demand using two clean, durable bases β€” PLA from renewable plant sources and PETG for clarity and strength.

Both are sourced from responsible European producers, ensuring performance that aligns with our sustainable philosophy.

Our Principles

Biodegradable

We work with compostable, plant-based materials that return gently to the earth β€” never lingering as waste.

Circular Thinking

From filament to finish, our process emphasizes recyclable inputs and low-waste production β€” designed for renewal.

Local. Ethical. Clean.

Every component is sourced within the EU. No overproduction, no greenwashing β€” only transparent, traceable design.